MacOS Messages spellcheck not working

I'm not sure why my Messages won't spell check anymore.... it will underline mis-spelled words with the red squiggle, but when I right click to change to the suggested word, it never offers up the alternate spelling... just gives me normal right-click options. (Please see screenshot)


Any ideas what's going on?


MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Jun 7, 2021 11:06 AM

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Posted on Jun 7, 2021 11:36 AM

You might have it disabled in settings. Go to System Preferences, go to Keyboard, then click Text and click Correct spelling automatically.

EDIT: I added a screenshot to help out with what to do

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MacOS Messages spellcheck not working

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